Job Responsibilities
Cut tiles and shape them properly to ensure they fit around obstacles and in tight corners and odd spaces using power and hand tools
Form tile beds using concrete, plaster, mastic, cement, glue or mortar utilizing tools such as screeds, brushes and trowels
Align tiles and straighten them with straightedges, levels and squares to ensure patterns are even and precise
Cut, install, polish and surface granite and marble and ensure accuracy during the installation process for lasting results
Prepare various surfaces for tiling with waterproofing material or lath and by cleaning the surfaces properly
Create decorative wall and floor designs by laying and setting mosaic tiles
Tap tiles into place carefully using tools to properly adhere tiles to the base, making sure not to break or damage tiles
Follow blueprints precisely and mark and measure surfaces that need to be tiled to determine how to go about jobs
Job Skills and Qualifications
Reqiured:
Reliable transportation
Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment
Outstanding attention to detail
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience setting tiles
